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Po'pay statue installed at U.S. CapitolKRQE AlbuquerqueFri, 23 Sep 2005
8:00 AM PDT
WASHINGTON -- The statue of a pueblo leader that helped ensure the survial
of American Indian culture in New Mexico found a home in the nation's
Capitol today.

They're cash poor, but Alaska's Yup'ik Eskimo communities are
known for their coveted Kwik'pak Yukon River King and Keta salmon
that they catch for subsistence and commercial use. That's why these
native Alaskans are using the only substantial resource they
have to help people in a place they'll probably never visit: the
southern states devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

(NEW MEXICO) -- Governor Stuwart Paisano announced today that the Pueblo
of Sandia will make a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross in
financial support of Hurricane Katrina disaster relief efforts.

(ARIZONA) -- Tribes all across the Southwest are teaming up to help the
victims of Hurricane Katrina

Homes and hearts opened to KatrinavictimsIndian Country Today, NY -Sep 6, 2005... and enrolled Upper Skagit, Carneen hosts a
bi-weekly NativeAmerican news and ... heartfelt wishes
for speedy and immediate relief for the victims of Katrina.
...

Indian groups raise money for Katrina victimsNative Times -Sep 6,
2005... joining a growing list of Native
American groups seeking ... effort and are asking all American
Indian tribes ... the region effected by Hurricane Katrina,"
said NCAI ...

“The first American woman killed in Iraq was Pfc. Lori Ann Piestewa. She
is American Indian and one of eight soldiers found during the rescue of
POW Jessica Lynch, who was Lori's room mate at Ft. Bliss, El Paso ,
Texas. Lori was 23 years of age the mother of a four year old son and a
three year old daughter. She lived in Tuba City, Arizona and was a
member of the Hopi Nation. There are currently 56 Hopis serving in the
Us military. 48 are in Iraq. Lori is believed to be the first American
Indian woman ever to be killed in combat for the United States military.
There is great sadness and pride in the land of her ancestors.
On the day that Lori's death was confirmed by the Army a light snow fell
in Tuba City, her hometown. According to Hopi beliefs, the soul of a
person who has led a good and honorable life returns to Hopi land in the
form of precipitation. In Hopi, Piestewa is defined as the rainwater
that collects on the desert floor after a heavy downpour.

Lori Piestewa came home that day”

During the powwow, Priscilla Piestewa, a Mexican-American and mother of
Lori Piestewa, the first American Indian killed in the Iraq War, is
scheduled to talk about American Indian women warriors on Thursday and
Saturday...Standard Examiner Aug. 26, 2005

Mrs. Priscilla Piestewa is a small woman but her dignity filled the room
making her larger than life. Speaking with a calm firm voice she spoke
of the role a woman has in the Native American community and how over
the years that role has changed and expanded. Recalling the death of her
daughter and her daughters choice to become a warrior for her people,
and the way their lives changed because of that decision. Talking of
the inspiration that Lori had become to many young women - opening
avenues for them that most had shunned or not thought of she had opened
a new chapeter in Hopi life. The Hopi are a peaceful people throughout
the centuries so the role of warrior does not often enter into daily
life. She told how the family had journeyed into an area of unknown
what with the death, the move, the new house and the children’s
readjustment. She spoke of beauty, and how her daughter would of
rejoiced in life as it is now, but knowing that if her daughter lived
things would not be like it is...life is a double edge sword, so one
must always take the good with the bad.

She spoke of women throughout the ages that have lead the way showing a
Nation how to deal with tragedy through dignity and beauty. Death is
something we have all had to face or will have to face in our lifetime,
it is necessary but at the same time devastating. If we can grow and
become a better person or a stronger person the we can heal and by
showing these women as examples perhaps we can help a nation to heal.

"Priscilla Piestewa of Tuba City, Ariz., has been selected as a
grant recipient of the Fallen Patriot Fund, established on April 16 by
the Mark Cuban Foundation, to help families of U.S. military personnel
who were killed or seriously injured during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Piestewa will receive $15,000 from the Fund to assist with living
expenses and raising her grandchildren Brandon Whiterock, 5, and Carla
Piestewa, 3, after her daughter, PFC Lori Ann Piestewa, 23, was killed
in An Nasariyah, Iraq, on March 23. PFC Piestewa was the first Native
American (Hopi) to be killed in action in United States history"

Discrimination is a hurtle all races from Whites to Blacks from Mexican
to American Indians, but most of discrimination comes out of ignorance,
not cruelty. When it comes from cruelty then we as a nation are beyond
hope...Editorial by jami akers

Native American singers, dancers and drummers from throughout
the Western Hemisphere will showcase their talent in dancing and
drumming competitions at the second National Powwow in Washington August
12-14 -- a celebration of native culture hosted by the
Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian.

Gov. Bush criticizes NCAA ban on Seminoles nicknameSarasota Herald-TribuneTue, 09 Aug 2005
12:01 PM PDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Gov. Jeb Bush criticized NCAA officials on Tuesday for
their decision to penalize Florida State for using an American Indian
nickname and symbols, saying they instead insulted the university and a
proud Seminole Tribe of Florida.

Energy Bill: Fueling Corporations/Depleting Native LandsDemocracy Now!Tue, 09
Aug 2005 7:15 AM PDT
The recently signed energy bill means more benefits for energy
companies and a revival for the nuclear power industry. Also
included is a provision changing how energy development decisions
are made on Native American lands.

NCAA Bans NativeAmerican MascotsAll Headline News - Aug 5, 2005Indianapolis, IN (AHN) – The governing body of collegiate
sports rules schools with NativeAmerican mascots will not be
able to use them during post-season ...

Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape dance at Bridgeton summer eventPress of Atlantic CityFri, 29 Jul 2005
2:10 AM PDT
BRIDGETON - As her children bobbed and weaved to the beat of Native American
music Thursday, Denise Dunkley described the powerful role public
performances play in preserving the culture of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape
Indians.

Burial-law faction loses allyHonolulu AdvertiserFri, 29 Jul 2005
6:43 AM PDT
WASHINGTON â€” Supporters of a change in federal law that would expand the
claims of American Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian groups to ancient
burial remains and cultural artifacts have found an unlikely foe: the Bush
administration.

October 1-2, 2005: They Walked Here Before Us: A Woodland
Indian Celebration
Location: Buttonwood Park, River Road, Route 64, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Event Detail: This is our 3rd event sponsored by the Black Swamp
InterTribal Foundation and the Wood County Park District. Both 2003
(just over 5,000 attendees) & 2004 (gate #s were 7,169) were fantastic
with great weather, dancers, Drums, vendors and more. Buttonwood Park
is located about 2 miles due west of Ft. Meigs Memorial State Park on
River Road State Route 64 in Perrysburg, Ohio. Specials for 2005:
Douglas Blue Feather - 3 time NAMMY Winner. Children's Tent with
Native Arts and Crafts. Wildlife Tent with American Raptors & Other
Birds of Prey. 17th & 18th Century Woodland Indian Village with
Lacrosse and Double Ball Game Field. Flint Knapping, Long Bow, and Atl
Atl demonstrations.
Contact: Jamie Oxendine & Brian Dreier, phone: 419-381-7042 &
419-698-9575, email: perrysburgpowwow@hotmail.com

October 14-15,16 2005, NAIA of Tennessee's 24th Annual Fall
Festival and Pow Wow
Location: Long Hunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike Nashville, Tennessee
37210
Event Detail: NAIA Pow Wow Named One Of America's Top 16!!!! July 2004
Issue of Native People's Magazine. ADM: $5.00 for Adults, Children
6-12 $3.00. Children 5yrs. and under are free. Proceeds fund NAIA
Emergency Assistance and Scholarship Programs. Over $20,000 + in prize
money. Dance in all categories. From Nashville, take 1-40 East to Mt.
Juliet Road, Exit 226-A. Go South (right) 6.2 miles to the main park
entrance, or ,take I-24 east to Old Hickory Blvd, Exit 62. Go north
(left) on SR171 6.4 miles to the main park entrance.
Contact: Bill Wells 615-459-3156, email: naia@bellsouth.net, http://www.naiatn.org/powwow.html